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Sussex Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about policing or the law? You may be able to find the answer here.

Through our frequently asked questions section we aim to help you find the answers you need without having to call us to ask for information. We've provided answers to questions on a range of topics which are regularly asked of police forces up and down the country.

A criminal offence, perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate'.

A hate incident is any non-crime perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate'.

A hate crime or hate incident is based upon any of the following,

race or ethnicity

sexual orientation

religion or belief

disability

transgender identity

If you feel like you have been the victim of a hate crime or hate incident then report the matter to your local police via their 101 number. The police take all reports of hate crime and hate incidents very seriously. See link to website in related information. Also in related information are links to the 'Help for Victims' website and a Youtube guide to the website.